Butler Bulldogs

The Butler Bulldogs play at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, the iconic arena featured in Hoosiers, in Indianapolis. Under Thad Matta, the Bulldogs aim to restore the program to the heights of the Stevens era. Butler's blue and white colors and Hinkle's 96-year history create one of college basketball's most special venues. The program has reached two national championship games. Butler's move to the Big East in 2013 positioned the Bulldogs among the sport's elite. The intimate 9,100-seat barn creates an atmosphere unlike any in the sport.

Butler reached back-to-back national championship games in 2010 and 2011 under Brad Stevens, establishing the program as a national power. Gordon Hayward's near-miss at the buzzer against Duke in 2010 remains one of the most memorable title game moments. The Bulldogs' 2010 run included wins over Syracuse, Kansas State, and Michigan State. Butler has made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances. Hinkle Fieldhouse hosted the 1924 Indiana state high school championship that inspired Hoosiers.